Valiev wins wrestling gold for Albania
Valiev defeats Georgian opponent in thrilling final
Valiev wins Albania's first-ever wrestling gold medal
Valiev won Albania's first-ever wrestling gold medal at the European Championships on Sunday, defeating his Georgian opponent in a thrilling final.
The 22-year-old Valiev, who competes in the 97kg weight class, won the gold after defeating Georgia's Elizbar Odikadze 3-1 at the tournament, which was held in Budapest.
Valiev's gold was Albania's first-ever in wrestling at the European Championships.
He is the second Albanian to win a medal at the European Championships, after wrestler Elvin Mungu, who won bronze in 2014.
Valiev's victory is a major success for Albanian wrestling and is a sign of the country's growing strength in the sport.
Albania has a long history of wrestling, but the country has only recently begun to compete at a high level in international competitions.
Valiev's gold medal is a major step forward for Albanian wrestling and will hopefully inspire other young wrestlers in the country.
Valiev is a highly skilled wrestler who has a bright future in the sport. He is a hard worker and is always looking for ways to improve.
He is a role model for young wrestlers in Albania and is an inspiration to everyone in the country.